The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has hailed Owolabi Salis for making history as the first Nigerian to travel to space and return safely, calling the achievement a significant milestone in the nation’s space development efforts.
In a statement by NASRDA’s Director of Media and Corporate Communications, Dr. Felix Ale, the agency noted that Salis personally financed the space mission — a move that underscores the rising enthusiasm of Nigerians in science, space tourism, and commercial space exploration.
NASRDA also emphasized that Salis’ groundbreaking journey aligns with the agency’s broader mission to promote access to space exploration for Nigerians.
